A Multi-tasking Journalist and Creative Filmmaker with 20+ years of multimedia content production experience in various formats for Digital, Television and Radio. Presently forayed into the media business by floating KSP Studios.Though I was stationed in Chennai and Delhi for the most part, I have travelled across India and SE Asian countries like Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore to report news stories and stage events. Right from identifying, producing, positioning to publishing / broadcasting relevant and happening news stories cutting across the entire gamut of information, education and entertainment.
Ksp Studios
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FounderKsp Studios Nov 2023 - PresentChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaAt the moment, building a strong platform for News and stories with the brand name TNC Tamil (The News Circle - Tamil).Armed with more than two decades of media experience, transforming ideas to concepts and translating those concepts into popular and presentable formats cutting across the platforms that create enjoyable and informative consumer experience. Besides mentoring students of media studies and inculcating the need and significance of identifying and phasing of misinformation that is rampant in this present day internet world.Identifying talents and training them to be responsible journalists and content creators. As an independent I continue to create short video stories and documentaries.
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Video JournalistBbc World Service Jun 2017 - Nov 2023Chennai Area, IndiaHEFAT trained journalist.Exposure and Experience of reporting from the high risk zones like Sri Lankan economic protest site.Specialize in under-reported human interest documentaries, social videos and eye-opening explainers.Produced several stories from the ground during Covid restrictions.During total lock-down, managed to produce humane stories by sourcing through user generated content (UGC).My contributions to the women and child centric stories created an impact in the society. I work alongside hand picked multilingual BBC Team that covered 2018 Karnataka state elections targeting young audience.Accredited for my coverage of 44th FIDE CHESS Olympiad 2022, Chennai.
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ReporterBbc World Service Feb 2016 - Jun 2017Chennai Area, IndiaPioneered social media live videos from Chennai Jallikattu protest site.I was awarded and rewarded by the BBC for reporting significant stories from the ground.Updated text and capture digital photos and video for digital content.I have explored and produced many featured video stories using mobile.I reported many exclusive stories depicting the real impact of demonetization through social media lives.
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ConsultantBbc World Service Nov 2015 - Jan 2016Chennai Area, IndiaI have reported from the ground when Chennai saw unprecedented flooding as a result of heavy rainfall.My video stories has been re-versioned in various languages within the BBC.I have covered the after effects and the impact of the Chennai floods in terms of economy, Humanitarian grounds, livelihood of people from various backgrounds.
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ProducerBbc World Service May 2011 - Nov 2015Delhi Area, IndiaLead the Tamil team from India FM department to produce Entertainment bulletins for Radio.Interviewed over 100+ prominent celebrity guests for a radio programme called Big BBC Star Talk.Written and produced short-form content and radio spots.Did Legal Reporting from Supreme Court of India & proceedings of other Delhi Courts.I have covered Press Conferences, Public meetings and protests of Political parties across India for Tamil shortwave radio.Produced featured packages on special occasions for FM & SW radio bulletins. Checked that shows are carried in accordance to the BBC policies.Developed and implemented successful on-air promotion.
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CorrespondentRaj Tv Network Limited Nov 2009 - May 2011New Delhi Area, IndiaAccredited for my coverage of Common Wealth Games Delhi 2010.Performed detailed research, checked facts, broadcasted news stories on air, and hosted multiple television programmes.Maintained professional relationship with sources and reported stories on a daily basis.
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Executive ProducerZee News Limited Sep 2008 - Oct 2009Chennai Area, IndiaReporting entertainment events related to Tamil cinema. Produced television programmes for special occasions like Diwali, Pongal, etc..,.Written and produced weekend prime time show based on movie releases of the week for television.Interviewed celebrity guests, and informed listeners on various topics.To ensure usage authorization my contribution as a team member with the Rights and Clearances department was significant.Managed media inquiries and interview requests.
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ProducerSun Tv Network Limited Dec 2004 - Jun 2008Chennai Area, IndiaDirected Sun TV’s prime shows like Top 10 Movies, Namma Neram (Animated Series), etc..,.Produced the first and exclusive hour long interview with Former Indian President “A.P.J. Abdul kalam”for the Television media.Worked for more than ten grand stage events including “Tamil Cinema 75 years Celebration” happened in Singapore and Malaysia, Filmfare award shows, Former Tamilnadu Chief minister Karunanithi’s Felicitation Function.In-charge to reserve guests for live music based entertainment shows.Created new concepts and new format shows which attained high TRP (Television Rating Point). -
Sub-EditorDiksaat Transworld Ltd Feb 2003 - Dec 2004Chennai Area, IndiaWorked closely with executive producers to research ideas, set up interviews, and produce compelling government related news stories.Performed detailed research, checked facts, broadcasted news stories on air, and hosted multiple programmes.Developed and maintained important relationships with local and state government representatives and community leaders.Charges include the design and presentation of cinema and other entertainment Post-production.Manage and deploy all Area-wise reporters with daily assignments.Assisted in visual analysis of various political, current affairs discussion and Talk show programmes telecasted in WIN T.V during 2004 Lok Sabha election.
Jayakumar Sudandhirapandiyan Education Details
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Mass Communication And Journalism; Computer Applications -
Town Higher Secondary SchoolScience And Maths -
Sri Matha Matriculation SchoolMatriculation
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Jayakumar Sudandhirapandiyan attended Alagappa University, Town Higher Secondary School, Sri Matha Matriculation School.
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